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Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

This material is also available in PL and RU.

Device description

dV/dt Filter

PWM-drive output filter intended to limit voltage rise rate and peak voltage at the motor terminals.

A dV/dt filter is installed at the output of a variable-frequency drive or another PWM drive ahead of the motor cable.

Its main purpose is to reduce voltage-edge steepness, thereby decreasing electrical stress on motor insulation and limiting reflected-wave effects that become particularly important with long motor cables.

The key characteristic is the maximum permitted or achieved output dV/dt on the filtered side.

Additional selection parameters include inductance, percentage impedance, voltage drop, power losses, rated current, and permissible PWM switching frequency.

A dV/dt filter does not reconstruct a fully sinusoidal output voltage and serves a different purpose from a sine-wave filter.

Components in this subcategory

dV/dt filters for VFDs, servo drives, and other PWM motor drives.

Available parameters

dV/dt Filter

46 parameters
General3
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Dimensions6
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Lengthmm

External linear dimension of the product along its longitudinal direction or principal length axis.

Diametermm

Transverse dimension of a product or its circular element measured through the centre between opposite points of the circumference.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Mounting and Installation8
Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

DIN Rail Mounting Supported

Indicates whether the design provides for mounting equipment on a DIN rail.

Number of Mounting Holes

Number of holes provided in the product for mechanical fixing.

Mounting Hole Diametermm

Diameter of the hole provided for a fixing element used when mounting the product.

Horizontal Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the horizontal direction.

Vertical Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the vertical direction.

Electrical Parameters12
Rated VoltageV

Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.

InductancemH

Nominal inductance of a reactor, choke, filter or winding.

Maximum Output dV/dtV/µs

Maximum voltage slew rate at the filtered output under declared conditions.

Rated CurrentA

Current assigned to the product by the manufacturer for the declared operating and thermal conditions.

Common-Mode AttenuationdB

Manufacturer-declared attenuation of common-mode electrical interference under specified test conditions.

Impedance%

Rated impedance expressed as a percentage at the specified current and frequency.

Differential-Mode AttenuationdB

Manufacturer-declared attenuation of differential-mode electrical interference under specified test conditions.

Rated PowerW

Rated active electrical power of the product declared by the manufacturer for specified operating conditions.

Voltage Drop%

Voltage drop across the component at the stated operating point, expressed as a percentage.

Rated FrequencyHz

AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.

Power LossW

Manufacturer-declared power dissipation/loss at the stated load condition.

Power ConsumptionW

Electrical power consumed by the product itself in the declared normal operating mode.

Environmental Conditions10
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

IK Rating

Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.

Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Minimum Relative Humidity%

Minimum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Maximum Relative Humidity%

Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Vibration Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to vibration has been verified under the declared conditions.

Mechanical Shock Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to short-duration mechanical shocks has been verified.

Standards and Compliance7
CE Marked

Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

IEC 60529 Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares product compliance with IEC 60529.

IEC 60068 Tested

Indicates whether the product has been tested according to applicable methods of the IEC 60068 series.

IEC 61800-3 Compliant

Compliance with applicable IEC 61800-3 EMC requirements for adjustable-speed electrical power drive systems.

IEC 61000-6-2 Compliant

Compliance with applicable IEC 61000-6-2 generic immunity requirements for industrial environments.

IEC 61000-6-4 Compliant

Compliance with applicable IEC 61000-6-4 generic emission requirements for industrial environments.